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Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,485

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,162

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $6,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelVibeVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseGTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,430 $20,105 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $15,526 $18,999 $24,458 $24,458
Side curtain airbags 745 745    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Preferred Package 850 660    
CD changer, in-dash 450 450 500 500
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290 290    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65    
Alloy wheels 440      
Cargo net 35 35 40 40
Cargo organizer 95 95 70 70
Cargo mat     50 50
Side curtain airbags 656 656    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Preferred Package 748 581    
CD changer, in-dash 396 396 400 400
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255 255    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57 57    
Alloy wheels 387      
Cargo net 31 31 32 32
Cargo organizer 84 84 56 56
Cargo mat     36 36
Options (change) 3,495 2,340 660 660
Options (change) 3,076 2,060 524 524
Destination 560 560 560 560
Total Price $20,485 $23,005 $27,655 $27,655
Total Invoice $19,162 $21,619 $25,542 $25,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,197
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelVibeVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseGTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine126hp I4164hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,485$23,005$27,655$27,655
Adjustments for Features-545-995-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,940$22,010$26,905$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0$750
Total Invoice$19,162$21,619$25,542$25,542
Adjustments for Features-510-935-6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,652$20,684$24,849$25,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,032$0$693

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelVibeVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseGTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,395$2,150$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$995$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510-935-6930

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelVibeRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in106.4 in
Length171.9 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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